The Rainier Wing

The 446th Airlift Wing is a Reserve wing of 1,500 people. We fly the C-17 Globemaster III, providing America with ready Airmen to support global operations.

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Today, the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, we honor the memory of those that were lost and the heroes that answered the call to respond. We will never forget!

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If it fits, it ships! ✈️

Two @USArmy HIMARS exit a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft simulating a combat offload at Yakima Training Center, Washington. Our air mobility forces provide the Joint Force with a distinct advantage.

#TogetherWeDeliver | @446AW | @USAFReserve

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@RepStricklandWA visited the 446th Airlift Wing.

The tour focused on the different duty statuses of our Reserve Citizen Airmen, our wing's readiness, and our contribution to rapid global mobility!

Thank you for joining us at the Rainier Wing, Congresswoman Strickland!

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Out and about with the FSS on a UTA weekend!

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Krispy Kreme donuts at the Chaplain’s office now!

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From all of us at the 446th Airlift Wing, we wish you and yours the happiest of holidays!

[Air Force Reserve @USAFReserve]

Mission readiness also includes your mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, often occurs during the Fall and Winter when the days become shorter and darker.
Learn how to recognize symptoms and what you can do about it here: https://t.co/x2GD42pBnT
#ReserveReady

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Registration for the 2023 Air Force Marathon opened today for in-person and virtual events. Active duty, reservists, veterans, Guard, military retirees and ROTC cadets can receive a discount up to $10 off until Dec. 5.

https://t.co/K3PNojy7Sb

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From all of us at the 446th Airlift Wing, Happy Thanksgiving! ⁠

[Air Force Reserve @USAFReserve]

The holiday season has just begun and #ReserveCitizenAirmen from the @446th_aw and their families are already feeling the generosity. In appreciation of their service to our country, 60 turkeys will be distributed to Airmen in need as part of their annual Operation Turkey Drop.

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Brig Gen Scott Durham, Commander of the 4th Air Force and Chief Master Sgt Israel Nuñez, Command Chief of the 4th Air Force, visited #ReserveCitizenAirmen in the @446th_aw during the Nov UTA.

#ReserveReady | #ReserveTransform

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The 446th Airlift Wing welcomed new commander Col. Scott Meyer, in an assumption of command ceremony here Nov 5, 2022.

https://t.co/wNm3zJtDAS

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Happy Halloween, Rainier Wing!

#HappyHalloween #446AW #C17

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Operation Green Flight Takes Off!

Aimed at empowering our Citizen Airmen to own their readiness, Operation Green flight creates a quarterly opportunity for 446 AW members to actively engage in unit and personal readiness.

#ReadyNow | #446AW

https://t.co/vZGsg4IVMr

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Maj Gen Pennington and Col Shannon Thompson address the CR execution plan.

#ReserveReady | #ReserveTransform

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Honoring our troops.

This morning we visited Joint Base McChlord with the @atlantafalcons to take time to meet local military personnel and attend a full tour of their facility.

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Did you know that you or a loved one can receive professional, confidential emotional support anywhere in the US, just by dialing 988?

They will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.

#ReserveResilient

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Rapid global mobility, anytime, anywhere ✈😎

#ReserveReady #C17
Courtesy Photo: Jason Baillie